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Hancock County accident claims three lives

Three Texas residents were killed in a single vehicle accident late Friday night in Hancock County. Mississippi Highway Patrol identified them as Arturo Delagarza, Alfredo Arjona, and Alejandro Almeida. The two others in the car, Agustin Arjona and Allison Yharra,…

Mayoral Monday: Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson

From food trucks, to city parks, and holiday events...there's always a great deal of new developments in the City of Ocean Springs. This morning, Ocean Springs Mayor Shea Dobson joined us in the studio at News 25 to tell us…

Christmas on the Coast

With Thanksgiving officially in the rear-view, it’s now time to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. While it rarely feels like a winter wonderland in South Mississippi, Ocean Springs did their best to make it look like one.…

Police offer holiday safety tips

The Christmas season officially kicked off in Biloxi this week and with more festivities planned, Biloxi Police are asking everyone to keep safety in mind while enjoying the season. "Crime tends to rise as the criminals take advantage of all…

Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration in Long Beach

A unique holiday tradition in Long Beach is back again on Saturday for the ‘Sea Santa Sail-a-Bration.” This is a waterless boat parade the whole family can enjoy. All kinds of boats will be paraded down Jeff Davis Avenue and…

Brunch and more in downtown Gulfport

One local restaurant is ramping up the choices in Gulfport with some new events. The District on the Alley recently introduced a brunch on Saturdays and Sundays, featuring brunch essentials like a Bloody Mary bar, bottomless mimosas, and menu items…

New head start program debuts in D’Iberville

Families in the D’Iberville area have a new choice when it comes to early childhood education. D’Iberville kids now have a head start on education. The Mississippi State University Extension Service just opened their head start location at the Dr.…

Cunningham named Deputy Chief of Police for Pascagoula

Lieutenant Joe Don Cunningham has been promoted to Deputy Chief of the Pascagoula Police Department. The hire was recommended by Police Chief Matt Chapman and approved by Acting City Manager Frank Corder. Cunningham began his career as a Dispatcher at…

Runaway juvenile: James Edward Woods Jr.

On November 30th, 2019 juvenile James Edward Woods Jr., 16, left his residence and has not been seen since. Woods’ mother is being told that James may be in the area of Vancleave, Ms and is trying to leave the…

Two people saved from boat fire at Point Cadet Marina

A devastating morning for one family as the boat they lived in was completely destroyed in a fire. Biloxi firefighters rescued two people trapped on a burning boat early this morning at Point Cadet Marina in Biloxi. Fire crews arrived…

Remembering Pearl Harbor

Tomorrow marks the 78th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. An attack that led to the U.S. formal entry into World War II, a military action that would change our country forever. Imperial Japanese Navy Air Service attacked the…

Shooter at Naval Air Station in Pensacola is dead, 11 injured

A shooting at the Naval Air Station in Pensacola, Florida Friday morning leaves several people dead and nearly a dozen more injured. Police confirming at least four people have died including the shooter. In total, eleven people were shot and…

Tree Lighting with Santa

The City of Ocean Springs planned for a magical kick off to the Christmas season tonight. Their annual ‘Tree Lighting with Santa’ was their most jolly yet with games and activities and even appearances from Elsa and Santa Claus. For…

34th annual Christmas on the Water

All aboard for yet another Coast tradition, the last minute planning stages for the annual ‘Christmas on the Water’ boat cruise are finally finished. The 34th parade is set to kick off at 6 p.m. Saturday night. More than 30…

Kicking off the holiday season in Biloxi

It’s the official kick off to the holiday season for Biloxi. The seventh annual Biloxi Lighthouse Holiday Lighting kicked off earlier tonight. Families gathered at the city’s signature landmark to meet and greet with Santa, enjoy hot chocolate and cookies,…

D’iberville High students find a way to give back: Jingle Bell 5K

A group of D’Iberville High School students are planning to give back during their upcoming Christmas vacation. While many high schoolers will spend a majority of their Christmas holiday doing little to nothing, members of the D’Iberville PRIDE Club will…

HCSD roof replacements nearing completion

The Harrison County School District is in their final round of the $28 million FEMA Wind Retrofit Roof Replacement Project across the district. They are in their last round of replacements for eight campuses totally $7 million. This large roof-hardening…

Giving blood during the holidays

It’s a busy time for all this holiday season, but it’s still an important time to give blood. According to The Blood Center, an increase in elective surgeries and traffic related accidents in the winter bring about a need for…

Annual Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse

It’s a Coast favorite tradition and it’s back for another year. The annual ‘Lighting of the Biloxi Lighthouse’ officially kicks off Christmas in Biloxi. News 25’s Victoria Bailey has more.